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I have a 78 spider with a marelli distributor, with the weights and springs for advance on the top of the distributor. A year ago I installed a crane electronic ignition kit with optical sensor. I am getting some oil seepage into the distributor, and after driving for a ways on the freeway, the optical sensor get some oil on it, and the car begins to miss. I have taken the distributor out, and checked against diagrams to make sure that it is assembled correctly. It still seeps a small amount of oil. I can only assume that my distributor is worn out, possibly the felt ring is the culprit.
I am considering buying a new electronic distributor. IAP has a distributor with an adjustable advance curve for $399. Vicks has a modified Bosch distributor with a "modified" advance curve,(magnetic pickup), for $349. Centerline is out of stock, but advertises a similar distributor for $300.
1) do I need a new distributor?
2)I don't race. Anyone have experience with the above products, recommendations? (I live in California, and the distributor has to look stock to pass smog)
I am considering buying a new electronic distributor. IAP has a distributor with an adjustable advance curve for $399. Vicks has a modified Bosch distributor with a "modified" advance curve,(magnetic pickup), for $349. Centerline is out of stock, but advertises a similar distributor for $300.
1) do I need a new distributor?
2)I don't race. Anyone have experience with the above products, recommendations? (I live in California, and the distributor has to look stock to pass smog)